Associate - Banking & Finance (Non-REF) - 1-3 years PQE

Associate - Banking and Finance Leading international law firm | Non-real estate finance focus | London | 1-3 PQE The firm / team: -Our client is a global law firm with over 1,250 lawyers, 350+ partners across 27 offices and 17 jurisdictions, serving innovative businesses worldwide. - The Banking & Finance practice is a substantial team led by 10+ partners, handling a broad spectrum of debt finance work. - This opportunity sits within the non-real estate finance division, working alongside a dedicated partner-led team specialising in transactional lending matters. - The team advises an impressive client base including private equity sponsors, debt funds, banks and both listed and unlisted corporates. - This is a collaborative, forward-thinking practice that values creativity, excellence and continuous learning, with opportunities to shape your own business development initiatives. The role: - As an Associate, you will handle a wide range of transactional debt finance work including leveraged/acquisition finance, acting for super senior lenders, and general corporate lending. - Your work will encompass receivables/asset based lending and loan trading/balance sheet transactions across complex and bespoke financing structures. - The role involves drafting and negotiating complex facility agreements and intercreditor agreements, with strong client-facing responsibilities. - You will coordinate trainees on the management of conditions precedent and closing processes, developing your transaction management skills. - You will perform a lead role in negotiating security documents and gain valuable exposure to all aspects of transaction delivery. - There are excellent opportunities for business development, both supporting team initiatives and driving forward your own client relationship ideas. - You will work collaboratively with team members to improve efficiencies and working arrangements across the practice. About you: - You will be a UK qualified solicitor with circa 1-3 years' PQE with experience in debt finance work. - You should be developing strong drafting skills with the ability to adapt to handle complex and bespoke financing structures. - Bright with strong technical ability and good commercial acumen are essential attributes. - Good listening and written communication skills are key, along with proven or potential business development skills and an entrepreneurial attitude. - You should have a high level of client contact and previous responsibility for client files, demonstrating confidence in client-facing situations. - A willingness to learn and continuously develop your skills and standing as a legal professional is essential. - The role will suit an ambitious, technically strong banking lawyer who is eager to take on greater responsibility and contribute to a dynamic, high-performing team. Benefits: - Competitive salary commensurate with experience - Hybrid working (3 days per week in award-winning offices, flexibility to work remotely for 2 days) - 25 days annual holiday plus discretionary December day off, with option to purchase up to 5 additional days - Enhanced maternity and paternity leave (up to 26 weeks full pay after one year's service) - Comprehensive flexible benefits package - Strong commitment to diversity, inclusion and professional development To apply for this opportunity or to discuss in confidence, please contact us with your updated CV.